Question 1

​There is often no history of reinforcement for problem behaviors prior to the beginning of a behavior modification intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

​Promoting generalization through the use of multiple training examples that sample from the range of relevant stimulus situations and response variations is referred to as ____________ programming.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​higher order 
B)  ​multiple case 
C)  ​situational 
D)  ​general case 
A)  ​higher order 
B)  ​multiple case 
C)  ​situational 
D)  ​general case

Question 3

​You are training an adolescent with an intellectual disability how to use soft drink machines.What are some relevant stimulus situations you can incorporate into the training sessions?

Accepted Answer

​Some relevant stimulus situations you c

Question 4

​When an intervention consists only of an extinction or punishment procedure,a generalized reduction in the problem is unlikely to occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

​What is the most straightforward approach to promoting generalization? ___________

Accepted Answer

reinforce

Question 6

​When should generalization of a behavior change be considered?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​before training 
B)  ​during training 
C)  ​after training 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​before training 
B)  ​during training 
C)  ​after training 
D)  ​all of these

Question 7

​The first step in the treatment of a problem behavior is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​eliminate the reinforcer for the problem behavior 
B)  ​conduct a functional assessment 
C)  ​select a punisher that will be effective in decreasing the problem behavior 
D)  ​remove the antecedents that are increasing the likelihood of the behavior occurring 
A)  ​eliminate the reinforcer for the problem behavior 
B)  ​conduct a functional assessment 
C)  ​select a punisher that will be effective in decreasing the problem behavior 
D)  ​remove the antecedents that are increasing the likelihood of the behavior occurring

Question 8

​A teacher is working with a student to help him improve his public speaking skills.The teacher has the student practice his speech in the room where he will be giving it to the rest of the class.Which strategy for promoting generalization utilizes some aspect of the target situation during training?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses 
B)  ​incorporating self-generated mediators of generalization 
C)  ​incorporating common stimuli 
D)  ​modifying natural contingencies of reinforcement and punishment 
A)  ​teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses 
B)  ​incorporating self-generated mediators of generalization 
C)  ​incorporating common stimuli 
D)  ​modifying natural contingencies of reinforcement and punishment

Question 9

​The constructional approach to the treatment of problem behaviors involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​focusing on the development of functionally equivalent alternative behaviors 
B)  ​eliminating reinforcement for replacement behaviors 
C)  ​focusing on the implementation of punishment to decrease a problem behavior 
D)  ​eliminating the problem behavior in only one setting in which it occurs 
A)  ​focusing on the development of functionally equivalent alternative behaviors 
B)  ​eliminating reinforcement for replacement behaviors 
C)  ​focusing on the implementation of punishment to decrease a problem behavior 
D)  ​eliminating the problem behavior in only one setting in which it occurs

Question 10

​The only desired outcome in a behavior modification treatment is elimination of the problem behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

​Provide 2 examples of self generated mediators to promote generalization.

Accepted Answer

Examples of self-generated med

Question 12

​It is important to only focus on one particular relevant situation when training an individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

​Matthew's baseball coach is helping him improve his hitting.During practice the coach has the pitcher throw fast balls,curve balls,and sliders so that Matthew experiences a variety of pitches,and will be more likely to hit the ball successfully during a game.Which strategy for promoting generalization is the coach using?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations in training 
B)  ​teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses 
C)  ​reinforcing occurrences of generalization 
D)  ​incorporating self-generated mediators of generalization 
A)  ​incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations in training 
B)  ​teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses 
C)  ​reinforcing occurrences of generalization 
D)  ​incorporating self-generated mediators of generalization

Question 14

​To promote a generalized reduction in a problem behavior,it is best to plan for generalization in advance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

​Different responses that achieve the same outcome are called ___________.

Accepted Answer

​functiona

Question 16

​A child frequently engages in tantrums when requests are made of him by his parents and teachers.In order to promote a generalized reduction in the problem behavior,the child's behavior of complying with requests without engaging in tantrums is reinforced at home,in school,and in all other settings.Which strategy for promoting generalization is being used with the child?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​incorporating common stimuli in training 
B)  ​teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses 
C)  ​incorporating a wide range of stimulus situations in training 
D)  ​reinforcing instances of generalization 
A)  ​incorporating common stimuli in training 
B)  ​teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses 
C)  ​incorporating a wide range of stimulus situations in training 
D)  ​reinforcing instances of generalization

Question 17

​A teacher is helping a withdrawn child to increase his interaction with other students.The teacher has the other children in the classroom smile and compliment the child when he talks to them.The teacher also instructs the other children not to laugh when the withdrawn child has problems speaking.Which strategy for promoting generalization is the teacher using?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​modifying contingencies of reinforcement and punishment in the natural environment 
B)  ​training skills that contact natural contingencies of reinforcement 
C)  ​incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations in training 
D)  ​teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses 
A)  ​modifying contingencies of reinforcement and punishment in the natural environment 
B)  ​training skills that contact natural contingencies of reinforcement 
C)  ​incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations in training 
D)  ​teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses

Question 18

​Eric's basketball coach is helping him improve his passing skills.The coach teaches Eric how to throw a one-handed pass,a two-handed pass,and a bounce pass so that Eric will have a variety of passes he can throw when he is being guarded during a game.Which strategy for promoting generalization is the coach using with Eric?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses 
B)  ​incorporating common stimuli 
C)  ​reinforcing occurrences of generalization 
D)  ​incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations in training 
A)  ​teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses 
B)  ​incorporating common stimuli 
C)  ​reinforcing occurrences of generalization 
D)  ​incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations in training

Question 19

​A psychologist is working with a child who becomes aggressive when he is teased by other children.The psychologist uses role plays involving examples of the problem situations that the child may face,in order to teach the child the appropriate skills necessary to deal with any situation that may arise.Which strategy for promoting generalization is being used?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​modifying natural contingencies of reinforcement and punishment 
B)  ​incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations in training 
C)  ​incorporating self-generated mediators of generalization 
D)  ​training skills that contact natural contingencies of reinforcement 
A)  ​modifying natural contingencies of reinforcement and punishment 
B)  ​incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations in training 
C)  ​incorporating self-generated mediators of generalization 
D)  ​training skills that contact natural contingencies of reinforcement

Question 20

​One particular outcome that defines successful treatment for problem behaviors is the ___________ of the behavior change across all situations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​One particular outcome that defines successful treatment...

Exam 19: A: Promoting Generalization

​There is often no history of reinforcement for problem behaviors prior to the beginning of a behavior modification intervention.

​Promoting generalization through the use of multiple training examples that sample from the range of relevant stimulus situations and response variations is referred to as ____________ programming.

​You are training an adolescent with an intellectual disability how to use soft drink machines.What are some relevant stimulus situations you can incorporate into the training sessions?

​When an intervention consists only of an extinction or punishment procedure,a generalized reduction in the problem is unlikely to occur.

​What is the most straightforward approach to promoting generalization? ___________

​When should generalization of a behavior change be considered?

​The first step in the treatment of a problem behavior is to:

​The constructional approach to the treatment of problem behaviors involves:

​The only desired outcome in a behavior modification treatment is elimination of the problem behavior.

​Provide 2 examples of self generated mediators to promote generalization.

​It is important to only focus on one particular relevant situation when training an individual.

​To promote a generalized reduction in a problem behavior,it is best to plan for generalization in advance.

​Different responses that achieve the same outcome are called ___________.

​One particular outcome that defines successful treatment for problem behaviors is the ___________ of the behavior change across all situations.

Introduction to Behavior Modification

A: Introduction to Behavior Modification

Observing and Recording Behavior

A: Observing and Recording Behavior

Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

A: Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

Reinforcement

A: Reinforcement

Extinction

A: Extinction

Punishment

A: Punishment

Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

A: Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

Respondent Conditioning

A: Respondent Conditioning

Shaping

A: Shaping

Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

A: Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

Chaining

A: Chaining

Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

A: Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functioning Assessments

A: Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functioning Assessments

Applying Extinction

A: Applying Extinction

Differential Reinforcement

A: Differential Reinforcement

Antecedent Control Procedures

A: Antecedent Control Procedures

Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

A: Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

A: Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

Promoting Generalization

Self-Management

A: Self-Management

Habit Reversal Procedures

A: Habit Reversal Procedures

The Token Economy

A: The Token Economy

Behavioral Contracts

A: Behavioral Contracts

Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

A: Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

Cognitive Behavior Modifications

A: Cognitive Behavior Modifications

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There is often no history of reinforcement for problem behaviors prior to the beginning of a behavior modification intervention.

Promoting generalization through the use of multiple training examples that sample from the range of relevant stimulus situations and response variations is referred to as ____________ programming.

You are training an adolescent with an intellectual disability how to use soft drink machines.What are some relevant stimulus situations you can incorporate into the training sessions?

When an intervention consists only of an extinction or punishment procedure,a generalized reduction in the problem is unlikely to occur.

What is the most straightforward approach to promoting generalization? ___________

When should generalization of a behavior change be considered?

The first step in the treatment of a problem behavior is to:

The constructional approach to the treatment of problem behaviors involves:

The only desired outcome in a behavior modification treatment is elimination of the problem behavior.

Provide 2 examples of self generated mediators to promote generalization.

It is important to only focus on one particular relevant situation when training an individual.

To promote a generalized reduction in a problem behavior,it is best to plan for generalization in advance.

Different responses that achieve the same outcome are called ___________.

One particular outcome that defines successful treatment for problem behaviors is the ___________ of the behavior change across all situations.